Injured and Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for your Accident Case in or Near McDonough? Millar Law Can Help.
The Millar Law Firm has been handling personal injury claims in the metro-Atlanta area for over 31 years and has tried numerous personal injury cases in Henry County and McDonough, GA as well as Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett and other Georgia counties. Our local office is located at 700 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 205, McDonough, GA 30253.
Since 1993 we have recovered over $200,000,000 for area residents. We can help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. When it comes to protecting the rights and best interests of you and your loved ones, experience is the key to success. Contact us today at 770-400-0000 for a free consultation today with our McDonough, Georgia personal law firm.
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5 Reasons To Call Our McDonough, Georgia Attorneys Now If You Were Injured
1) We’re local. That means you don’t have to drive a long distance to meet with our attorneys. In addition, we have experience with the local police, court system, and other services that can give you an edge in proving your claim. If you hire attorneys from outside the area, it may be harder for them to investigate and win your case.
2) We’re experienced. Our attorneys have been handling personal injury cases exclusively for 31 years. Unlike some firms that jump from accident cases to divorce to other areas of law, our attorneys and staff focus all their time on personal injury claims. Specialization gives us an advantage at the negotiation table and in the courtroom.
3) We’re the right size. Unlike the large law firms you see advertised on TV, our attorneys only handle a small number of cases at a time so that we can give each client the personal attention they deserve. Huge firms juggle many cases at once, and their attorneys may not have the experience or time to properly investigate and/or take a case to trial.
4) We work hard for you. After an accident, it can be difficult and stressful trying to handle an insurance claim while medical bills pile up. When you hire us, our attorneys work hard to gather all the evidence necessary to build a strong claim for maximum compensation so that you only need to focus on recovering from your injuries.
5) Your goal is our goal – a fair settlement. We know you need money after you’ve been hurt in an accident, but you also shouldn’t accept a settlement offer that doesn’t fully cover the cost of your claim. That’s why our attorneys go to work immediately to investigate your claim and submit a settlement demand that documents all your losses. Proving your claim is crucial to achieving a fast, fair settlement from the insurance company.
Insurance Will Offer You Less, Hoping You Don’t Hire a Lawyer
Even though insurance companies are in the business of providing coverage for risks, they make money by collecting premiums while paying as little as possible for injury claims. Typically, insurance companies make the most money when people don’t hire a lawyer to handle their claim. Why?
Because carriers know that they’re more likely to get away with tactics designed to deny, reduce, or delay payment when the victim isn’t represented by an attorney. For example, it’s common for an insurance company to offer a quick settlement check to severely injured accident victims that doesn’t cover all their bills and other losses. The carrier is counting on the fact that the unrepresented victim probably doesn’t understand the full value of their claim—and once they accept the offer, they can’t pursue more compensation in the future.
An experienced attorney knows how much you deserve for your claim and how to fight against the insurance company’s tactics. Once the carrier sees you’re represented by a lawyer, it is more likely to negotiate fairly to avoid a costly lawsuit.
What Percentage Do You Charge?
The Millar Law Firm charges a contingency fee. This fee-arrangement means that you do not pay anything at the time we accept your case, and you only pay the law firm if and when we recover money for you. Typically, our fee is 1/3 or 33% if we are able to resolve your case without filing a lawsuit. Fees may be slightly higher if and when litigation is necessary.
30 Years of Experience
The Millar Law Firm has been in business for over thirty-years. We have represented hundreds of our friends and neighbors in the McDonough, Henry County, Stockbridge, Locust Grove and other areas across the region. The firm is well-known by our local Courts, and we are proud to say that the majority of our large cases are referred to us by former clients, fellow area attorneys, medical offices and even local Judges.
Cases We Handle
Experience and Focus: The Personal Injury Cases Handled by Our McDonough Attorneys
How We Work For You
How Our Team Builds a Strong Case to Help You
To recover maximum compensation for your accident, our attorneys first work to build a strong legal claim. That means we go out to gather evidence that proves negligence and analyze what will have the highest impact on the value of your case. For example, we find and gather evidence and develop the best strategy for your case. This means we interview all witnesses to ensure their statements are accounted for and credible. We also go to the scene of the accident and collect any video footage from nearby businesses that could show what happened.
After collecting all the necessary evidence, our team conducts research to find the total value, or cost, of the accident. The total cost should include all economic losses, such as past and future medical expenses, lost income, and vehicle repairs, as well as noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering and diminished quality of life. Under Georgia law, you’re entitled to recover these costs from the negligent party. If settlement negotiations do not result in a fair offer to you, we will represent you in court. Throughout the entire process, we will provide you with guidance and expert legal help and advice.
Why Would I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in McDonough?
Even in McDonough, Georgia the insurance companies have deep pockets and armies of adjusters and insurance defense lawyers at their disposal to try to minimize the amount they pay out to settle or resolve injury claims. Our experienced team will face them for you.
If any of the following applies to you or your loved one, you may benefit from hiring a personal injury attorney:
- You were hurt through the negligence of another person or company, such having been in a car accident, a slip and fall, or other incident.
- An insurance company is trying to get you to settle quickly, or an adjuster is low-balling you or denying your claim.
- You just want to know if you have a case or how much your case is worth (our consultations are free).
- The insurance adjuster is telling you that “you don’t need a lawyer” (this is often a sign that YES, you do need a lawyer!).
When a dangerous, distracted, or negligent driver injures you or a loved one in a car accident, you have the legal right to pursue full compensation for your losses.
If you’re injured in a truck accident, you need a truck accident lawyer to investigate quickly so that crucial evidence is not overlooked, lost, or destroyed.
Many car and truck drivers fail to watch for bikers on the road, and their negligence can produce devastating injuries for victims.
Our attorneys have recovered large verdicts and settlements for medical bills, puncture and tear wounds, nerve damage, and pain and suffering after dog attacks.
If you were injured at work because of your employer’s negligence, you have the right to recover compensation.
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, we use the particular facts and circumstances of your case to negotiate with the insurance company to reach the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Our attorneys hold drunk and impaired drivers fully accountable for the physical, emotional, and financial harm they cause, which may involve a much larger payout than a standard car accident case.
When business owners or landowners don’t keep their premises safe, they may be held liable for injuries suffered by their guests.
By holding drivers accountable for hitting pedestrians, our lawyers not only work to protect the financial interests of victims but also help to make our streets safer.
Because of high volumes of traffic and distracted drivers, bike accidents are a frequent occurrence that often produce catastrophic injuries for the victim.
Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of the laws that protect people from dangerous drugs or products and help victims receive full compensation for their injuries.
In many slip-and-fall accidents, injuries could have been avoided if the negligent property owner had been more attentive to safety measures or keeping the premises free of hazards.
1201 West Peachtree Street #2339 Atlanta, GA 30309+1-770-212-3795$0-$100000I recently just settled my case and Joe Baker was a major help. He was wonderful to work wifh. He was patient and kept his word to me during the entire process. This is a company you can trust, and the people are outstanding. They work for you and with you!!!
Frequently Answered Legal Questions
How long do I have to bring a case in Georgia?
Under Georgia law, O.C.G.A. 9-3-33, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim in a court of law is usually two years. There are some exceptions to this Rule, but they are technical and if you have any questions, we can answer them for you. Generally speaking, Georgia’s two-year statute of limitations for injury cases applies to most car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian and ride-share accidents, and other areas of law such as wrongful death, bike accidents, and slip or trip and fall claims.
What Can I Expect to Recover From My Case?
In most Georgia personal injury cases you are entitled to recover non-economic and economic damages. Non-economic damages are your pain and suffering and lost quality of life. Economic damages are your medical expenses (past and future) and lost income and other measurable losses.
How Much is a McDonough, Georgia Personal Injury Case Worth?
Although each case is different, there are some common factors that may help determine the expected value of your case. These items include: The severity and permanency of the injuries; whether and when you are able to return to work; what actions you may not be able to perform in the future; how much your medical bills are; and will you make a full recovery? Our injury lawyers will discuss each of these subjects you.
How Long Will My Case Take?
Smaller cases without permanent injuries may take weeks to months to work-up and settle. Much of this timeline depends on how long you treat for your injuries and how much medical care you receive. Larger injuries or complex cases can take months or years. As our firm works on your case, we will keep you updated on the progress and how long we expect things to take.
Located in McDonough
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, close to I-75 and highway 20 in McDonough, we are near Lowe’s Home Improvement and Walmart. We are near Stockbridge, Locust Grove, and Hampton – in the heart of Henry County. 770-400-0000
Our intake staff is ready to hear your case. Our phone lines are open 24/7. Consultations can be immediate during the day, when attorneys are available.
We also have offices conveniently located in Jonesboro and mid-town Atlanta near the downtown connector.
